That’s a good idea. I always liked “theme” marathons. Unfortunately, TVLand’s library of old shows to choose from has become so paltry. It really limits them. Anyway, there are so many election-themed episodes of old shows. I recall a first-season “Mannix” episode involving a candidate running for office. “Patty Duke Show” had the two girls campaigning for a politician once. “Have Gun Will Travel” had a small-town election episode. Wasn’t there even an episode of “Gilligan’s Island,” of all things, in which a vote was taken, resulting in Gilligan being made sheriff of the island? Heck, seems like almost every series had a qualifying episode.

Patty Duke Show had the two girls campaigning for a politician once.

I remember one where they were running against each other for class president, or some such office. It was a knock down, drag out campaign between the two cousins, but a third candidate won with a short concise speech: "Vote for me". It's probably been 45 years since I saw that, but it made an impression on me.

Your memory of that episode is quite accurate. I believe all the old family sitcoms tended to have an episode where a kid is involved in some class prez/student council election. The one from “The Patty Duke Show,” however, is actually one of the best. Pretty funny, with the two cousins, with their differing personalities, competing with each other.

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